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Refresh token expiration: discussion thread

Hey everyone, I've created this thread to provide more insight on an upcoming change to how refresh tokens work for apps on the Spotify Web API. We've shared a blog post that explains what's changing and why. The short version: refresh tokens will no...

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February 2026 Spotify for Developers update: thread

Hey everyone, I’ve created this thread to provide an open space for discussion, feedback, concerns or ideas on an upcoming update to Spotify for Developers access. We’ve shared a blog post that explains what’s changing and why. Please use this thread...

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Solved!! Auth-Scope Redirect to App because users don't remember login.

Hi people, Some user feedback on my app is that they don't remember Spotify login to grant auth scope permissions. Is there a way to route users to the Spotify app, kinda like logging in with Facebook?

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Hi people,   Some user feedback on my app is that they don't remember Spotify login to grant auth scope permissions.   Is there a way to route users to the Spotify app, kinda like loggi...

mashmia

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How does the API prioritize factors in a recommendation?

For example, in the example args below, I've chosen several factors that don't align with the artist. The AP response may be empty. What should I do if I am more strict on the criteria than the artist? How do you recommend that the seed_artist/track/...

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For example, in the example args below, I've chosen several factors that don't align  with the artist. The AP response may be empty.    What should I do if I am more strict on the cr...

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"Restricted to Premium Users" error but I am a premium user

PlanPremium Duo My Question or IssueI am trying to set up a spotify webpack SDK but my token will not work. I've set up the player as shown in the quick start guide and have tried the NPM library'react-spotify-web-playback'and in both files I get an ...

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Plan Premium Duo    My Question or Issue I am trying to set up a spotify webpack SDK but my token will not work. I've set up the player as shown in the quick start guide and have tried ...

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Top 200 Tracks

Hi -I am new at the Spotify API development community.Is there an example or instructions of how to get a list of the Top 200 songs ? Output in a CSV containing information such as :titlerankdate (on or after 01/01/2021)artisturlregionchart (top 200)...

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Hi - I am new at the Spotify API development community. Is there an example or instructions of how to get a list of the Top 200 songs ?   Output in a CSV containing information such as : ti...

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"https://api.spotify.com/v1/me/player" returning 500

"https://api.spotify.com/v1/me/player" just returning 500i have another implemented exect same and it did work. the endpoint is down

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"https://api.spotify.com/v1/me/player" just returning 500 i have another implemented exect same and it did work. the endpoint is down

Peter_Schorn

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The callback url makes the url with hash instead of querystring

Hi, following this docs:https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/general/guides/authorization-guide/ The flow works well, but is returning back with a hash:http://localhost:5000/callback#access_token=BQDt7fHXta65b... Instead of a queryString:http:...

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Hi, following this docs: https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/general/guides/authorization-guide/   The flow works well, but is returning back with a hash: http://localhost:5000/callb...

Peter_Schorn

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"User not registered in the Developer Dashboard" on user's requests

It seems that the API has been incorrectly reporting the "User not registered in the Developer Dashboard" error on every other request our users have been trying to make (while trying to retrieve their playlists, for example).This doesn't really make...

Gig Goer

It seems that the API has been incorrectly reporting the "User not registered in the Developer Dashboard" error on every other request our users have been trying to make (while trying to retrieve the...

Peter_Schorn

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Why spotify API do not accept games ?

I developed a spotify music guessing game, but i cant make it public, because of the terms of service ("Do not create a game, including trivia quizzes.")Why ? Can i make it public somehow ?

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  I developed a spotify music guessing game, but i cant make it public, because of the terms of service ("Do not create a game, including trivia quizzes.") Why ? Can i make it public somehow ?

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Adding a "play" or "state-changed" event to Embeds iframe API please.

Hi Spotify,I would like to ask you to add another event listener to your Embeds player iframe API please.Adding a "play" or "state-changed" event, as same as you got for your Web Playback SDK, and same as other players have as in Soundcloud/Mixcloud/...

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Hi Spotify, I would like to ask you to add another event listener to your Embeds player iframe API please. Adding a "play" or "state-changed" event, as same as you got for your Web Playback SD...

Gil_Goldshlager

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We would like to determine if our application will comply with your SDA's

We have read all terms of use and the developer terms SDA, but still it is a bit confusing, in your Spotify Developer Policy under term III.6.Do not synchronize any sound recordings with any visual media, including any advertising, film, television p...

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We have read all terms of use and the developer terms SDA, but still it is a bit confusing, in your Spotify Developer Policy under term III.6.Do not synchronize any sound recordings with any visual m...

Ximzend

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Anyone else notice a change in album sorting with v1 artists albums?

Am I just imaging that the sort order has changed on https://api.spotify.com/v1/artists/{id}/albums? I think a few weeks ago it started sorting by album type first instead of release date. So now if include_groups=single,album it gives me all of the ...

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Am I just imaging that the sort order has changed on  https://api.spotify.com/v1/artists/{id}/albums?    I think a few weeks ago it started sorting by album type first instead of re...

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Meu perfil está duplicado, quando subo na ONE RPM

Meu perfil está duplicado, quando subo na ONE RPM esta indo musicas pro perfil errado... Como derrubo esse perfil fake?Link do fake:https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/artist/1S8YGmeImq3vqDOyndUXeM?si=xUVJDjK8Q5Kwsg2yD-owIg

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Meu perfil está duplicado, quando subo na ONE RPM esta indo musicas pro perfil errado... Como derrubo esse perfil fake? Link do fake: https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/artist/1S8YGmeImq3vqDOyndUXeM?...

Ximzend

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Why Marathi option is not under Search like other languages have.

I do not see Marathi option under Search option. It's very difficult to search marathi songs. I would appreciate if Marathi option there like other languages have.

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I do not see Marathi option under Search option. It's very difficult to search marathi songs. I would appreciate if Marathi option there like other languages have.

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Solved!! This way of getting premium dosn't work

Hello. I earned a 3-month premium code on Microsoft rewards and when I try to redeem it just says "Sorry, you are not eligible for that plan. Here are some other ways to get Premium." Can anyone help me with this?

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Hello. I earned a 3-month premium code on Microsoft rewards and when I try to redeem it just says "Sorry, you are not eligible for that plan. Here are some other ways to get Premium." Can anyone help...

Ximzend

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API Rejection <> Developer Email Contact

Hi, I've submitted an app at least 5 times yet continue to get rejected. Is there a direct Spotify Developer email I can contact as I believe the rejection is a bug?The reason for rejection is below, but my app does not artificially increase play cou...

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Hi,  I've submitted an app at least 5 times yet continue to get rejected. Is there a direct Spotify Developer email I can contact as I believe the rejection is a bug? The reason for reject...

Ximzend

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Solved!! Invalid client

I started making my own music display app. I chose to use the Spotify API, I don't have a premium subscription (can the problem arise because of this?) . I registered the app, got a secret client and a client ID. Here's my code. async getData(){ let ...

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I started making my own music display app. I chose to use the Spotify API, I don't have a premium subscription (can the problem arise because of this?) . I registered the app, got a secret client and...

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Question about Endorsement and promotion policy

Can someone please further explain the Endorsement and promotion policy? Am I able to create an app that creates playlists based on music festival lineups? I have read this article, and it sounds like it should not be a problem? https://www.lexology....

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Can someone please further explain the Endorsement and promotion policy?   Am I able to create an app that creates playlists based on music festival lineups?   I have read this article,...

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Update regarding your Spotify integration - Accepted via email but rejected on dashboard?

Hi, Im reaching out today as I've had a Spotify Integration Request rejected despite receiving an email to say it was approved/no further questions needed (screenshot attached). This most recent review was after a rejected application request which c...

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Hi,   Im reaching out today as I've had a Spotify Integration Request rejected despite receiving an email to say it was approved/no further questions needed (screenshot attached).   Thi...

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Sometimes adding a track to a playlist adds it twice

premiumiphone 13 miniios 16.4 my app adds a track to a specific position in a playlist. Sometimes the API adds twice the track as shown in the screen shot. It does not happen on certain tracks. Furthermore, it is also impossible to remove the copy of...

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premium iphone 13 mini ios 16.4   my app adds a track to a specific position in a playlist. Sometimes the API adds twice the track as shown in the screen shot. It does not happen on certain ...

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Shuffle

PlanPremiumCountryNederland Device Samsung Galaxy 9Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My IssueThe shuffle keeps on turning off when I turn it back on

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Plan Premium Country Nederland  Device  Samsung Galaxy 9 Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Issue The shuffle keeps on turning off when I turn...

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